Gate News message, April 17 — Tether confirmed it froze $3.29 million in USDT linked to wallets associated with the Rhea Finance exploit. CEO Paolo Ardoino publicly confirmed the enforcement action, emphasizing the company’s commitment to protecting users and maintaining ecosystem trust.
The freeze was made possible through blockchain tracking tools that identified suspicious wallet addresses following the Rhea Finance hack. Attackers had exploited vulnerabilities in the protocol and moved funds across multiple addresses to avoid detection. As a centralized stablecoin issuer, Tether retains administrative controls over its token contract, enabling it to block identified wallets and prevent further fund transfers.
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